🥩🌶️ Black Pepper Beef : Bold, Savory & Better Than Takeout ✨
Black Pepper Beef is a classic Asian-inspired stir-fry featuring tender slices of beef, crisp bell peppers, and a rich black pepper sauce that’s deeply savory with a spicy kick 🥩🌶️
Fast, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights when you’re craving something bold and comforting.
Simple ingredients, big flavor—this is a go-to favorite that never disappoints ✨
💛 Why You’ll Love This Black Pepper Beef
✔️ Tender, juicy beef with bold black pepper flavor 🥩
✔️ Quick stir-fry—ready in under 25 minutes ⏱️
✔️ Better (and fresher) than takeout
✔️ One-pan meal with easy cleanup 🍳
✔️ Perfect balance of savory, spicy & slightly sweet
Every bite is rich, comforting, and packed with umami 😍
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
🥩 Beef (sirloin, flank steak, or ribeye), thinly sliced
🧂 Salt & black pepper (freshly ground for best flavor)
🌶️ Bell peppers (green, red, or mixed), sliced
🧅 Onion, sliced
🧄 Garlic, minced
🫚 Ginger, minced
🫒 Cooking oil
🥣 Soy sauce
🥄 Dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
🥄 Cornstarch
🥄 Sugar (optional, for balance)
🌿 Optional: green onions or sesame oil
👩🍳 How to Make Black Pepper Beef
1️⃣ Marinate the Beef
Toss beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a pinch of black pepper 🥩
Set aside for 10–15 minutes.
2️⃣ Sear the Beef
Heat oil in a hot pan or wok 🫒
Stir-fry beef quickly until just browned. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the Aromatics
In the same pan, sauté garlic, ginger, and onion until fragrant 🧄🫚🧅
4️⃣ Add Vegetables & Sauce
Add bell peppers, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and lots of black pepper 🌶️
Stir-fry until crisp-tender.
5️⃣ Combine & Finish
Return beef to the pan and toss until coated and glossy ✨
Finish with sesame oil or green onions if desired.
Serve hot with steamed rice 🍚
🍽️ Perfect to Serve With
🍚 Steamed jasmine or white rice
🍜 Noodles or fried rice
🥦 Stir-fried broccoli or bok choy
🥗 Simple cucumber salad
🥢 Chili oil or sambal on the side
💡 Tips for the Best Black Pepper Beef
✨ Slice beef against the grain for tenderness
✨ Use high heat for proper stir-fry flavor
✨ Freshly ground black pepper makes a big difference
✨ Don’t overcook the beef—quick cooking keeps it juicy
🥗 Nutritional Highlights
High-quality protein from beef 🥩
Balanced with vegetables
Naturally satisfying & filling
Easily adjustable for low-carb or gluten-free versions
Black Pepper Beef is bold, comforting, and irresistibly savory 🌶️✨
A quick stir-fry that delivers restaurant-style flavor at home—every single time 💛
Spicy. Savory. Unforgettable. 🥩🌶️
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